💰 ~$35k–$40k/yrFull-TimeFree or Discounted ChildcareTraining Provided401k MatchHealth InsuranceDental & VisionPTO / Paid Time OffFlexible Schedule
Benefits:
- Free uniforms
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Employee discounts
- Flexible schedule
Assistant Teacher - Daycare & Preschool
Location: The Learning Experience - Cascade, MI
Pay: $17-$19 per hour, based on experience and credentials
Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday | 9:00 AM-6:00 PM or 9:30 AM-6:30 PM
Location: The Learning Experience - Cascade, MI
Pay: $17-$19 per hour, based on experience and credentials
Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday | 9:00 AM-6:00 PM or 9:30 AM-6:30 PM
The Learning Experience - Cascade is seeking a caring and dependable Assistant Teacher to join our early childhood education team.
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with young children and wants a consistent full-time schedule in a supportive childcare environment. You'll work alongside experienced Lead Teachers to create safe, engaging classrooms where children learn through play, exploration, and positive relationships.
Key Responsibilities
- Support Lead Teachers with daily classroom routines and learning activities
- Engage children through play, art, music, movement, sensory activities, and hands-on learning
- Assist with meals, diapering/toileting, rest time, outdoor play, and classroom transitions
- Provide attentive supervision and positive guidance
- Help prepare classroom activities and learning materials
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized classroom environment
- Build positive relationships with children and families
- Collaborate with teachers and center leadership
- Provide classroom and ratio coverage as needed
- Follow Michigan childcare licensing, health, and safety requirements
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required
- Previous daycare, preschool, childcare, or experience working with children preferred
- CDA or Early Childhood Education coursework is a plus
- Patient, dependable, energetic, and team-oriented
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to meet Michigan childcare licensing requirements
What We Offer
- Competitive pay of $17-$19 per hour, based on experience and credentials
- Consistent full-time Monday-Friday schedule
- Available shifts of 9:00 AM-6:00 PM or 9:30 AM-6:30 PM
- Paid training and professional development
- Employee childcare discount
- Supportive leadership and collaborative teaching team
- Opportunities to grow into Lead Teacher and other early childhood education roles
Apply today to join The Learning Experience - Cascade and build your early childhood education career while helping children learn, play, grow, and thrive every day.
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